Why Study the Bible?

Introduction: In Part 1 and Part 2 of this study, we learned the importance of receiving the Holy Spirit, reading the Bible, and blooming where we’re planted. In this part, we will see the importance of fellowship with other Christians and learning to recognize Jesus’ voice. [ld_quiz quiz_id=”14410″] Downloadable PDF

Introduction: In the first part of our study, we saw the necessity of receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit.  In this section we will look at the importance of studying the Bible and understand why we must learn not to move ahead of the Spirit in our new walk. [ld_quiz quiz_id=”14361″] Downloadable PDF

Introduction: Perhaps you’re a new Christian.  Or maybe you’ve been a Christian for many years but aren’t experiencing the spiritual growth you feel you should.  Or perhaps you’ve just received the baptism in the Holy Spirit and now find yourself longing for a closer relationship with the Lord. Whatever your reason, with so much promise…

Introduction: In the first two lessons we studied the work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament and in the life of Jesus. In this lesson we will see how the Holy Spirit works in the life of the believer today, empowering, equipping, and engthening him. If we were to spend the rest of…

Introduction: In the first lesson, we learned that the Holy Spirit has been active in the world since creation. We learned of his various attributes and the part He played in the life of the Israelites. This study continues with the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus and how He empowered…

Introduction: Who is this mysterious Person, Power, Force, we call the Holy Spirit? For many Christians He remains a mystery. We don’t understand the role He has played since the beginning of time and continues to play in the life of the Christian today. In this study we hope to help you see who this…

Introduction: Do you believe in healing? More to the point, have you ever experienced healing? Or have you prayed for someone and seen him recover, perhaps before your eyes? When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, healing – physical, emotional, and spiritual – both for ourselves and the people we pray for – is…

All the checkout lines at the grocery store were long, so I pulled my cart into one that looked like it might move a bit quicker. As often seems to happen, though, my line seemed to barely move while those on either side of me were getting people through faster. I calmed my impatience and…

My husband had already left for work and my daughter was in town at practice. I had food in the oven just minutes away from being done when I stepped outside to put something in the car. My heart sank when I realized the door locked behind me and my house keys were inside. I…

I drove to Corpus Christi, Texas so early that it was still dark; pitch- black, with not a hint of light. The fog rolling in made familiar, vast farm and ranchlands quite foreign and disorienting. I couldn’t locate any of our usual landmarks; like the old barn that tells me the double curves are coming…

Introduction: In the first part of this study, we looked at some of the characteristics of the Father and His relationship to Jesus and us.  In this part we will continue examining what the Bible says. Jesus said that anyone who knows the Son knows the Father, that, in fact, they are One. Consequently, any…

Introduction: The idea is too complex for our infinite minds, but as hard to understand as it sounds, the Bible presents God as three distinct Personalities – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus is known to most Christians as our Savior and all that implies, and the Holy Spirit* as encouraging and self-effacing.  However, too…